In Beverly Jones’ article, Computer Graphics: Effects of Origins, she discusses how both technology and science contribute to the aesthetics of art and prior artistic practices. I believe that the primary thesis that Jones is particularly trying to demonstrate in this article is that “the new forms of art and technology are frequently cast in the mode of old forms, just as other aspects of material and symbolic culture have been” (Jones, p. 21). After reading through the whole article, this idea or concept is consistently expressed by Jones in different wording. She also provides three historical examples that help support her thesis, one of them being how, “In the 1940s analogue computers were used to generate and display the earliest computer graphics and display them on oscilloscopes. Ben F. Lapofsky and Herbert W. Franke were among the pioneers creating these images” (Jones, p. 22). These early graphics created by Franke were phase forms that were presented as events instead of as static imagery. “Lapofsky’s Oscillon No. 4 was included in the first edition of Franke’s book, Computer Graphics – Computer Art. His work continues to explore similar forms” (Jones, p. 22). Even though the developments in technology have consistently increased over hundreds of years, people still refer back to the early works of Lapofsky and Franke.
I think that a good example that relates to this thesis in todays culture would be the ongoing and enhanced development of motorized vehicles. In another short article that I read, The History of the Automobile, it talks about how we have used previous old forms of technology and science as a basis for the development of new forms. “Starting in the late 1700’s, European engineers began tinkering with motor powered vehicles. Steam, combustion, and electrical motors had all been attempted by the mid 1800’s. By the 1900’s, it was uncertain which type of engine would power the automobile” (The History, p. 1). In this current era, we have come a long way since then in the sense that technicians and engineers have created cars that can practically drive themselves. These technicians and engineers wouldn’t have gotten to this stage in the technological world without prior configuration of old patterns or old forms developed by the ones before them.
This was a very appealing topic to me because it is something that I feel people don’t necessarily think about or consider on a daily basis. We should be appreciative of our past generations and of past ideals or developments because we are the future and can only learn from the past.
“History of the Automobile.” The Impact of the Automobile on the 20th Century. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2015.
I think that you chose a good alternate example to relate to Jones’ article. I believe that today, automobiles is one of the more dedicated forms of art that people take part in. Whether someone likes to work on their car a lot or not, most anybody cares about how their car looks. A lot of people put a lot of themselves into their car, whether its a custom paint job, a sound system, or just what they put inside their car to decorate it. Also, as technology has grown, so has what cars are capable of. We see million dollar cars today, these cars are so rare and so desired, that when they’re bought they often just sit in a showroom like a painting. I think that you chose a good example for supporting Jones’ article.
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